Abou and the Angel Cohen by Claude Campell

Abou and the Angel Cohen by Claude Campell

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Abou Ben Adhem, a Palestinian, copes by day with village political intrigue, Arab-Israeli violence and his own family turmoil, interspersed with nightly conversations with an angel named Cohen about the roots of mankind's behaviour through the ages.

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Abou and the Angel Cohen by Claude Campell

Abou Ben Adhem, a Palestinian, copes by day with village political intrigue, Arab-Israeli violence and his own family turmoil, interspersed with nightly conversations with an angel named Cohen about the roots of mankind's behavior through the ages, in this poignant and ironic novel set in Gaza in 2001.
A curious fantasy [that] mingles metaphysics and grim reality* Kirkus *
Will intrigue and entrance...a powerful and readable tale. -- Pat MacEnulty * South Florida Sun-Sentinel, (Ft. Lauderdale) *
The chapters...are filled with evocative prose and solid storytelling -- John Green * Booklist *
Whimsical fable...ironic foot for thought in the meeting of a Palestinian pacifist and an agnostic angel. * The Boston Globe *
An original, ironic, humorous, and sometimes tragic novel of conflict in the Gaza Strip....A moving, powerful, and recommended book. * Midwest Book Review *
Campbell's debut offers a provocative look at religion and war. For all collections. -- Melanie Duncan * Library Journal *
A refreshing, humble and certainly welcomed insight into the Middle East...Truly heart warming, and a welcome song to bleak times all across the world. * Rapport Magazine *
Humorous and insightful -- Adam Ismail * New Strait Times, (Malaysia) *
...a gentle masterpiece... -- William Demby, author of Battlecreek and Catacombs
So original...provacative...stylish. -- Frank McCourt
Whimsical, bittersweet...A fascinating picture of a Muslim community. * Boston Herald *
Claude Campbell, a former English professor at the City University of New York, lives in Kodak, Tennessee, near Knoxville.
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ISBN 13 9781882593712
ISBN 10 1882593715
Title Abou and the Angel Cohen
Author Claude Campell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bridge Works Publishing Co ,U.S.
Year published 2003-03-10
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.